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Strategic Farming: Field Notes Launches May 8 With Weed and Insect Updates

Join us for the 2024 launch of Strategic Farming: Field Notes when we welcome Dr. Debalin Sarangi, Extension weed specialist, and Bruce Potter, IPM specialist, for updates on weed and insect concerns for the 2024 growing season.

The new webinar series begins May 8 and continues throughout the growing season on Wednesdays from 8 to 8:30 a.m. 

Field Notes features a live, interactive webinar with specialists addressing in-season issues as they arise. 
Crop producers and other ag professionals are invited to join us for timely topics including weather impacts, insect and disease issues, soil fertility concerns, agronomics, and more. 

Can’t make the live session? No problem. The discussion-based series will be posted immediately following the webinar to your favorite podcast-streaming service to listen to at your convenience.

Source : umn.edu

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